Fax Bid* Sausage and Chicken - DOC-PE

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking a competitive bid for meat products for the Department of Corrections Prison Enterprises-Wakefield facility, specifically soliciting 2,500 lbs of pork smoked sausage, 900 lbs of pork sausage breakfast links, 2,000 lbs of pork sausage breakfast patties, and 1,000 lbs of breaded chicken breast fillets. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 3000025216, requires all products to be frozen, packaged in 10 lb cases, and processed within 90 days of delivery. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with detailed product specifications, including USDA/FDA labeling requirements. The bid opening and response deadline is July 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST, with expected delivery by August 7, 2025. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, meeting specifications, and pricing, with the state reserving the right to award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and potentially reject individual line items.

The procurement includes preference points for Louisiana-based businesses and U.S. manufacturers, allowing prices to be up to 10% higher for Louisiana products and 5% higher for U.S. manufactured products. Vendors must comply with federal and state regulations, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility requirements, and E-Verify provisions. The contract may be extended for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract term not exceeding 36 months. Payment will be processed electronically using either the LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Strict grading and certification requirements from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be enforced, with potential penalties for non-compliant deliveries. Deliveries are restricted to Monday through Thursday between 7:00 am and 1:00 pm, with no Friday deliveries permitted. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement covers multiple meat product categories with precise quantity specifications.